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PREVENTATIVE HYGIENE ("CLEANINGS")

Regular hygiene visits and checkups are the key to good oral health. Our oral hygiene program provides you with the tools, education and confidence to create a foundation for a natural, healthy smile. And if you haven't had your teeth "cleaned" for a while, don't worry - we'll get you back on track! Some of the many benefits of good oral hygiene include:

Prevention of tooth decay and gum disease

Consistent tooth color and gum contour

Financial savings by avoiding more extensive procedures

Protection against halitosis (chronic bad breath)

Shorter, easier dental visits

Improved tooth durability and structural integrity

Better overall oral health

Our "cleaning" visits involve so much more than the actual cleaning itself. That's why we refer to it as a preventative hygiene visit.

The "cleaning" itself includes:

Removing plaque biofilm, the yellowish layer that builds up on your teeth. This is important because plaque contains disease-causing bacteria, which can accumulate and cause cavities and gum disease.

Scaling. This involves removing tartar from tooth surfaces. Tartar is a result of hardened plaque and is a rough surface that's ideal for collecting more plaque.

Root planing. This involves removing tartar below the gum line to help prevent gum disease.

Flossing. This may also be done daily to remove plaque from areas your toothbrush can't reach.

Other services done during a preventative hygiene visit, include:

Blood pressure evaluation

Laser cavity detection, which helps identify cavities early, making treatment less invasive and less expensive

Periodontal charting (an assessment of each tooth and gums around each tooth)

X-rays

Oral cancer screening

Patient education

Doctor exam

Treatment planning for any necessary treatment

Our expertly skilled and gentle dental hygienists use the latest technology available to give you the best of care during your hygiene appointment while providing a comfortable and safe environment. Intraoral camera technology is used to educate our patients, offering you the ability to see what we see with a close-up view of your teeth and gums.

5-STAR RATING - BASED ON OVER 1,766 PATIENT REVIEWS

"My dental cleaning was terrific. Deanna, Dr. Michael, check-in and setup folks were more than friendly and helpful. I used to DREAD the dentist and in fact didn't go for nearly 27 years. But here at Dental Excellence they stress dental care/preventative maintenance, which means happier checkups and cleanings for me! Thanks to all the crew!" - MARY BETH R.